Yeah, so there's a string of intriguing releases this week. Starting with The New Pornographers' Challengers (early reviews aren't good), M.I.A.'s Kala, Rilo Kiley's Under the Blacklight, and Caribou's Andorra. Of these, M.I.A. and Caribou seem to be getting the better reviews.
And, of course, today Josh Ritter releases The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter. He's one of my favorite artists, but I'm approaching this release with intense trepidation. I've streamed some of the tracks so far, and they sound much more produced and less personal than his previous work...not in a good way. Word has it that he spent little time trying to compose these new songs, instead relying on spontaneity in the studio. Not sure that's what I want from Josh Ritter. Nonetheless, I've read some "best album of the year" reviews, and some noting my fear that it's overly produced. I guess we'll see later tonight, I'll be picking this one up old school (i.e. a CD).
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